COVID-19 apps
COVID-19 Apps
COVID-19 apps (/koʊvɪd naɪnˈtiːn æps/) are mobile software applications designed to aid in the management and tracing of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Etymology
The term "COVID-19 apps" is a combination of the disease name "COVID-19", an abbreviation of "coronavirus disease 2019", and "apps", a shortened form of the word "applications".
Definition
COVID-19 apps are digital tools that have been developed to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. These apps have various functions, including providing information about the virus, tracking the spread of the disease, notifying users of potential exposure, and assisting health authorities in contact tracing.
Types of COVID-19 Apps
There are several types of COVID-19 apps, including:
- Symptom Tracker Apps: These apps allow users to log their symptoms and provide advice based on the reported symptoms.
- Contact Tracing Apps: These apps use Bluetooth technology to detect when users come into close contact with others. If a user tests positive for COVID-19, the app can notify those who have been in close contact with the infected individual.
- Information Apps: These apps provide updates and information about the COVID-19 pandemic from reliable sources.
- Vaccine Appointment Apps: These apps allow users to schedule appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations.
Related Terms
- Contact Tracing: The process of identifying individuals who may have come into contact with an infected person.
- Pandemic: An outbreak of a disease that occurs over a wide geographic area and affects an exceptionally high proportion of the population.
- Mobile Application: A type of application software designed to run on a mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet.
- Bluetooth: A wireless technology standard for exchanging data over short distances.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on COVID-19 apps
- Wikipedia's article - COVID-19 apps
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